SYLLABUS

ESCM121
Forecasting fundaments
Over-view, Forecasting Vs prediction
Need / Uses / Accountability
Forecasting process

ESCM122
Forecasting Management / Techniques
Forecasting softwares
Forecasting steps
Accuracy management
Bios & Tracking signal
Forecasting pyramid
S&OP, MPS, MRP, DRP, ATP
Forecasting irregular items (eg: service partners)
Consuming the forecast
Abnormal demand
Basic forecasting methods (Qualitative & Quantitative)
Basic forecasting methods ( With excel template & solution)

ESCM123
Other forecasting methods
Casual methods
Measuring forecast errors
Selecting the right forecast model
CPFR
Sample forecasting displays
Forecasting models with excel templates and solutions
Hotz & Winter method
Ratio to moving average method
Forecasting in the presence of special events
Using moving average to understand time series
Probability forecasting
ARIMA
Combined models